Installing Skype for Business on Windows Server 2016 On-Premise (Version Error Solution)
If you encounter an installation error stating the wrong version is installed during the pre-requisite checks: Follow this Registry-Setting:
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Windows 2012 R2 Update KB2982006: The update is not applicable to your computer
Once you try installing the Skype for Business prerequisite Windows 2012 R2 Update you receive the error: The update is not applicable to your computer. This issue is actually not an issue, it only indicates, you haven't install the windows server Roles and Features yet. The Update address an issue in IIS. Therefore install the windows prerequisites first. As you can see, the hotfix is now applied proper. Author: Thomas Poett MVP, Principal Consultant Microsoft Unified Communication
Skype for Business File Share: Failed to save permissions during Topology publishing
While your are installing and publishing a Skype for Business Server 2015 Topology, you have to create a File Share for all important services. In this example the File Share is located on the same server which will later host the Skype for Business Standard Server. But in larger or other setup, where the File Share is located on SAN, DFS or File Cluster, you might experience the same issue. File Share and Folder Prerequisites: The share name can either a normal share as well as a administrative share$ Share Permission: EVERYONE: READ ADMINISTRATORS: FULL CONTROL, CHANGE, READ Folder (Security Settings): SYSTEM and CREATOR: must be Windows Server default Installing user: FULL CONTROL local Server Administrators: FULL CONTROL Skype for Business Topology Builder: Must be started with: "Run as administrator" Example and problem description: This example applies to a Windows Server 2012 R2, where we are installing in Single Domain Forest with a...
Skype for Business Server 2015 prerequisites (pre role and with powershell script)
For any other pre Skype for Business 2015 versions, e.g. Lync Server 2013 and the different OS, please refer to the old blog article: http://lyncuc.blogspot.de/2013/09/lync-2013-server-prerequisites-per.html Skype for Business 2015 Server Software Prerequisites: Since the installation of Skype for Business 2015 Server require a modern OS, only the Standard and Data Center version of Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 are entitled for an installation. Both servers having the same prerequisites. Recommendation for Windows Server 2008 R2 is only give for in-place upgrades. Required HotFixes Windows Server (please consider the KB 2858668, KB2982006 and KB2533623 for in-place upgrades and fresh installations) Windows Server 2012, KB article 2858668. Download . Windows Server 2012 R2, KB article 2982006. Download . Windows Server 2008 R2 KB article 2533623. Download . Not all HotFixes apply to the different rules, e.g. you only need the 2012 R2 KB2...